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Associate of Science in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling

The Associate of Science in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling is designed to meet California state standards for certification of alcohol and drug abuse counselors. This program is approved by CAADAC's education foundation CA Foundation for Advancement of Addiction Professionals. This program may not meet the requirements for certification in other states. For complete information on the CAADAC certification, or to order a CAADAC Handbook visit, www.caadac.org or call (916) 368-9412.

Requirements

To receive the degree, students must complete at least 90 quarter units, 31.5 of which must be taken in residence at National University and complete a 255 hour practicum experience working with clients at an approved practicum site. Students are urged to meet English requirements as early as possible in their college career to avoid serious difficulties in other course work. Refer to the section on undergraduate admission requirements for specific information regarding admission and evaluation.

Upon application students must sign the ADC Student Agreement before beginning their coursework. Students must obtain malpractice insurance prior to beginning their work with clients. Students attend live practicum classes one Saturday a month during the seven month clinical practicum at a National University campus. Students must attend live Internet class sessions. Students will have their choice of attending either the live Internet session or reviewing the recording of the session afterwards. Students must have a headset with a microphone that plugs into the USB port on the computer.